1931 Ceylonese State Council election

1st Ceylonese State Council election
13–20 June 1931
50 seats to the State Council of Ceylon
26 seats were needed for a majority

The first election to the State Council of Ceylon were held from 13 to 20 June 1931. This was the first election in a British colony which used universal adult franchise.

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